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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
6
London May 27 Greek band operating near Smyrna kidnapped Dutch nobleman Baron Kemeter and released him after a ransom of 600 pounds.
President Roosevelt directs the Law Department to prosecute the International Harvester Company for restraining trade and proceedings are begun against the Chicago Tobacco Trust on the same charge, signaling a broad anti trust campaign.
May 27 the coroner's jury in Tendon found John Lingford Crumpe, a New Zealand sep tuage marion, guilty of wilful murder for fatally shooting Mrs. Crumpe, a widow, at Southsea.
World boxing champion Tommy Burns and Australian champion Bill Squires were set to meet on June 18 but the match has been postponed.
Commercial, sae effected from 342 3d to 8. Copper spot shifts from £102 to £102 5s. Tin spot moves from £192 to £192 10s.
Melbourne trayor Donald M'Allum, aged young, fell into a fire at Tooma while in a fit. He was alone, remained in the blaze until he could drag himself free. His condition is reported as critical.
Melbourne May 27 Mr Henry Batty managing director of Hornsby and Sons Melbourne fell from the Sydney Melbourne express near Albury and died later. He was on his way to Melbourne preparatory to a return journey to England.
In Sydney on May 27 Hon W. Tricket MLC resigned as president after the association moved to discuss privately his motion to rescind a resolution pending the leading players. The motion lapsed.
Acting Premier Frank Wilson defended N J Moore against criticism over leaving the State. Wilson said the Premier’s duty is to the whole State during a trying time and that the finances are sound, assuring the public no concern for the future.
A tramcar driven by Thomaz McNamara derailed on High Street, Fremantle, overturning after colliding with a cable pole. Passenger Frank Fallon, 65, died instantly. several others were injured including the motorman and conductor Rudderham. McNamara is in critical condition and not a regular motorman. A boy aboard disappeared. the wreck was later deemed in working order by management.
A man aged about 40 fell 300 feet into a shaft and was later recovered after hours of effort. The shaft had 350 feet of water at the bottom. The fall caused no severe injuries to the body, and the deceased was described as eccentric. The manner of the fall remains a mystery.
Telegraphic Brevities report strike troubles and mine clashes with strikers clashing with police and intimidating workers. Mention a plot to assassinate the Czar involving a girl student and a £900 Cresack payment. Also notes a proposed Canada Australia trade reciprocity, a knighthood surprise for John Kirk, and a memorial tower for Sir Hector McDonald. Germans urged discharged Woolwich workers to emigrate. Infuriated women attack. troops dispersed. British Consols price falls.
Colonel Robertson led a daring cavalry assault against a 30,000-strong mutineer army outside Lucknow. He and his men suffer only one casualty, as they punch through guards, disrupt loading guns, and rout the fleeing host with swift sword work and bold commands.
The timber dispute worsens as single men are ordered to leave huts while married men stay. Mrs. Smith must vacate her boarding house now used as a store. A Harvey distributing centre is planned seven miles away. Navvies refuse to bond timber, and Perth Fremantle workers are told to move to mills but refuse.
Since Saturday the relief committee received 173 pounds. In Chambers today Mr. Haynes KC will move to set aside the injunction restraining the Defence Fearne from distributing relief funds.
Mrs Arma Blight was bitten on the forefinger by a small snake this afternoon. Dr Macmorran attended to the woman and she is now feeling all right.
In Coulbadie on May 27 Frank Lock died after falling from the 300ft shaft at Burbanks Birthday wine. He descended in a cage to the 200ft level where his brother Morris began work. Frank failed to return with tools and the crew began rescue efforts.
W Prior auctioneer notes large supplies of fruit vegetables and keen competition. Apples rise, eggs coming in freely, poultry demand strong and pigs acceptable if small. Fruit quotes include apples 7s 6d to 16s, pears to 12s, lemons 6s 6d, quinces 7d to 5s 6d, tomatoes 4s 6d to 8s 6d. Vegetables show carrots 1s 6d–2s 6d, cabbage 12s, celery 2s 3d, cucumbers 1s 9d–2s 6d, cauliflowers 13s, eggs 23d–Qa, turkeys up to 25s. Pigs porkers 23s, carcase pork 7d–10d.
Mrs Mary Ann Dryden of Wallsend New South Wales died within twenty minutes after taking strychnine by mistaken dosage for quinine.
Applications for shares may be made to the Hon Prov Secretary or Prov Committee members including T L Brown M L A B Dooley R M Pherson J Farquhar W H James E Sander J Dodds R M Millan J Denmark H Hooper Interest at 5 percent per annum on share capital Profits to be divided among shareholders Watch for press notices Secretary at rear of W H James each evening from 7 to 9 Sundays excepted
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